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SD59 UEX

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,184 mi
Last recorded119,184 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 UEX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 119,184 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 118,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 103,458 miles

Front bumper brackets corroded and weakened

Fail 7 May 2025 103,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper brackets corroded and weakened

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 100,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 92,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Day running light dim

Fail 7 Mar 2023 92,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Day running light dim

Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,380 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

second hand exhaust fitted and deteriorating

struggled to get through emissions test

Fail 22 Feb 2022 91,365 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,421 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 90,421 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 87,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,454 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,242 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 56,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,880 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 45,880 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,163 miles

advise both front tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 20,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 14,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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SD59 UEX is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 54,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD59 UEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SD59 UEX is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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